Fondation Giannada

In 1976, in loving memory of his brother Pierre, the amazing patron of the arts Léonard Giannada decided to open a cultural centre. Two years later in 1978, the centre, built upon the ruins of an ancient Gallo-Roman temple, was opened.
The "Fondation Giannada" houses private artwork in Martigny. At least twice each year, important exhibits are on show. The amazing exhibits allow the public to enjoy art from private collections , and temporary exhibits from famous artists such as Gauguin, Manet, Modigliani or Van Gogh are also often on display. The foundation is known in many circles - and not only in the Lake Geneva area. Since its opening, it has greeted more guests than there are residents of Switzerland!

Visit to the Fondation Gianadda in MartignyIn early 1976, the engineer Léonard Gianadda, with the goal of building on his property, discovered the ruins of a Gallo-Roman temple – the oldest of its kind in Switzerland.

Not long after, on the 31st July 1976, his brother, Pierre, died whilst trying to save his companions from an aeroplane crash. In memory of his brother, Léonard decided to found a cultural centre on the traces of the old Gallo-Roman temple

1 evening meal at the Golf-Hotel restaurant With the Riviera Card you can use the public bus service between Vevey and Montreux for free. You also benefit from a reduction of 50% on certain attractions and excursions in Montreux and Vevey!